Upper and Lowercase Letters vs Alphabet Dots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Upper and Lowercase Letters
This app helps young children aged 3-8 learn uppercase and lowercase letters through a matching game. Designed for iPads, it uses a visual and tactile approach with short, engaging sessions ideal for young learners.
- Uppercase and lowercase letter matching
- Visual and tactile learning
- Short, engaging game sessions
- Portrait mode only gameplay
- Developed for young learners (ages 3-8)
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Teach young learners (ages 3-8) the uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet with this simple and clever matching system! Developed for your iPad, this easy game will teach and reinforce the uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet. Game play is based on the popular pocket charts used in classrooms around the world. Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Matching requires 3-5 minutes for a young learner to complete, making this iPad app ideal for students with short attention spans or those requiring highly visual or tactile learning experiences. Additionally, the activities have been uniquely designed to lock and play only in the portrait mode to simplify game play and eliminate an orientation switch if young learners jostle the iPad while playing. Good Neighbor Press has specialized in the development, illustration, design, and production of educational material since 1991. High quality, developmentally-appropriate educational material with clean, charming instructional design is our specialty. For additional information on our activity book series, downloadable worksheet units, or student planners please visit www.hellopress.net. Look for Beginning Letter Sounds and Long and Short Vowel Sounds in the App Store today! Good Neighbor Press, Inc. is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families. Recommended Ages: 1-3, 4-7 Categories: Early Learning, Matching, Letters, Reading, Spelling "A Must Buy! All these apps are terrific. I currently use them with my six year old, and he loves them! This is just the right tool for any homeschooler learning the basic phonics, and recognition of letters and numbers. The graphics and encouraging sounds along with the charming animations cater to what appeal to all little ones; making this one of those must have apps for any parent who wants to supplement or reenforce their child's education."
Alphabet Dots
This educational game helps children learn the alphabet and letter sequencing through interactive dot popping. It features vibrant colors, engaging sounds, and customizable settings for a fun and effective learning experience.
- Alphabet letter sequencing
- Visually stimulating colors
- Engaging letter sounds
- Smart hinting system
- Customizable settings
- Ad-free experience
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Introducing Alphabet Dots, the ultimate alphabet puzzle game that boosts your child's ABC confidence while making learning a thrilling experience! Watch your child master letter sequencing through vibrant colors and delightful dot popping in this captivating game. Join Ellie as she learns the alphabet in a fun and engaging way. We designed Alphabet Dots with children in mind, helping them recognize letters and their sequence from A to Z while enjoying a visually stimulating and interactive game. "Alphabet Dots is a must-have! With its clean design, no ads, and excellent alphabet practice, it's perfect for classroom iPads and home learning." "Even my kindergarten students love gathering around and playing this game together. It's educational and entertaining!" "Not only did my daughter get hooked, but I couldn't stop playing too! The playful animations and helpful hints make this game irresistible!" Exciting Features: ● Eye-catching, visually stimulating colors ● Engaging alphabet letter sounds ● Pop vibration (iPhone) ● Smooth, lively animations ● Smart hinting system ● Game timer for added challenge ● Retina Display support ● Ad-free, ideal for infants and toddlers! Customizable Settings: ● Toggle dot border and sound ● Enable/disable hinting ● Choose letter case ● Adjust difficulty levels ● Reset high scores ● Activate dot vibration (iPhone) How to Play: Alphabet Dots presents the alphabet in random order. Simply tap the letters from A to Z in sequence. Adjust the difficulty to suit your child's skill level in the settings screen. Download Alphabet Dots today and watch your child's ABC confidence soar!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Alphabet Dots at 4.1 against Upper and Lowercase Letters's 3.3. Alphabet Dots also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 50%) and ratings volume (49 vs 3). Upper and Lowercase Letters's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Upper and Lowercase Letters costs $0.99 and Alphabet Dots $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alphabet Dots holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alphabet Dots has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Upper and Lowercase Letters's written reviews are positive against 68% of Alphabet Dots's.
Upper and Lowercase Letters ships an update every 9 months, Alphabet Dots every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Upper and Lowercase Letters | Alphabet Dots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) | 4.1 (49 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 68.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 49 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Good Neighbor Press, Inc | Ellie's Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Upper and Lowercase Letters
Alphabet Dots
In-app purchases
Upper and Lowercase Letters
No in-app purchases
Alphabet Dots
No in-app purchases
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